Care Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a meaningful career in Health & Social Care as a Care Assistant Apprentice. You’ll earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and develop the confidence and practical skills needed to support young adults and older people in a warm, caring environment.

About the Employer

The aim of Quality + Care Solutions Ltd is to provide Care Support to Service Users in a secure, homely environment.  Our experienced support workers will assist and support individuals in promoting and maintaining optimum health, in its broadest sense, and maintain or improve the independence of our clients. Our goal is to provide a quality and good value for money service that is reliable and responsive to the Service User’s needs.   

Quality + Care Solutions Ltd  aspires to create a friendly atmosphere where the care and support we provide enables and gives our clients the confidence to live full, active and independent lifestyles as possible. We treat people as individuals and thus we aim to ensure that every person who seeks our help has an individually designed, flexible quality care package meeting their unique needs. 

We also provide the peace of mind you need because at Quality+ care Solutions, we believe that when clients and their families are better able to cope, it frees everyone to enjoy their lives, more comfortably and fully.

We ensure that the services we provide comply with the requirements of Care Quality Commission (CQC) as well as Local Authority regulations. 

What You'll Do

• Deliver person‑centred care, promoting dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing
• Support residents with personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting and mobility
• Assist with nutrition and hydration, including mealtime support
• Help residents engage in social, recreational and wellbeing activities
• Learn to recognise and respond to changes in residents’ physical, emotional and mental health
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Complete care records accurately under supervision
• Take part in team meetings, supervision and development reviews
• Follow all policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements
• Help maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment

Training Outcome

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.

Opportunity to progress to the next level of qualification and full time employment with the company.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - GCSE English - D/3 or above
• Essential - GCSE - GCSE Maths - D/3 or above

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: You’ll work on a rolling rota across seven days, including weekends and shift work, with two days off each week.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE